I've Just Been to Milan—These Are the 6 Trends Everyone's Talking About
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Courtesy GucciSabato de Sardo's debut Gucci Ancora collection for spring/summer 2024.
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Getty Images; Courtesy Versace, GucciThe drama didn’t end there, of course. Crystals abounded across the Italian collections (the volume of sparkly shoes I witnessed alone was enough to power a Barbie sequel), colours were pastel-based but somehow punchy, and tailoring came in strong with nipped-in waists and sharp shoulders (Versace being the leader here).
Keep strolling for the MFW trends I think will influence our wardrobes come next summer, if not sooner.
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Courtesy MaxMaraMaxMara sent out casual looks in these vibrant pastels and combined slightly different shades together for a chic effect.
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Getty ImagesFerragamo's Maximilian Davis is known for his block colours, and this stunning blue-on-blue formula will undoubtedly be popular next summer.
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Getty ImagesDel Core's lavendar looks matched the mauve catwalk, but I liked the shock of red thrown in with the accessories—a colour idea I also saw all over the streets of Milan.
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Courtesy VersaceDonatella Versace put forward the concept this season that women can wear pastels and still be powerful, and she's not wrong. The Versace colour palette spanned baby blue, sweet pink, lime and sherbet yellow in all manner of silhouettes and finishes, but it was these little twinsets worn with silky shorts that really piqued my attention.
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Courtesy Emporio ArmaniEmporio Armani's bohemian glamour lives on for spring/summer 2024 in the prettiest of pink and purple hues.
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Courtesy GucciThe cheekiest—and perhaps most iconic—look from Gucci's Ancora collection will be in high demand from stylists and celebrities next year.
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Getty ImagesBally's leather tailoring was made all the edgier by its new creative director Simone Bellotti introducing the shortest of shorts alongside blazers and flats.
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Courtesy MaxMaraMaxMara's knitted pants were counterbalanced by oversized knits and classic heels.
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Getty ImagesA very Tom Ford formula from Peter Hawkings' debut offering: velvet, tailoring, silk and plenty of leg.
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Courtesy GucciGucci's Sabato de Sardo showcased micro shorts in every fabric, colour and outfit combination you could think of.
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Getty ImagesPrada's ultra-fine swathes of pastel chiffon looked magical on the runway.
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Courtesy SportmaxSportmax introduced voile trains to otherwise casual shapes to add drama.
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Getty ImagesRoberto Cavalli's look for spring/summer 2024 is all about cascading shapes, fringing, scarves and feathers that swoosh by.
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Courtesy Alberta FerrettiAlberta Ferretti showcased a series of stunning maxi dresses in the lightest of silks—each one quivered beautifully in the breeze, but it was this style with the neck-tie that I loved the most.
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Getty ImagesBlumarine took a young, fun take on the trend with this fluttering ruffled train on a skimpy dress.
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Courtesy Bottega VenetaIf I had to choose one look to buy from the runways, it's this chic ensemble from Daniel Blazy's Bottega Veneta. The shirt, colour, fringing and silhouette all speak to multiple trends coming out for S/S 24.
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Getty ImagesThe simplicity of an elegant white shirt worn with leather trousers provided heaps of real-life inspiration over at Fendi.
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Courtesy Tod'sTod's took the classic piece in another direction, eshewing button-downs in favour of a cotton poplin tunic worn over slouchy trousers.
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Courtesy MaxMaraMaxMara's oversized shirts were tucked into form-fitting skirts and shorts—a fantastic balancing act.
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Courtesy SportmaxLike wearing a back-to-front shirt you've stolen from your dad's wardrobe, I loved this restrained-but-effective Sportmax look.
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Courtesy of MM6 Maison MargielaMM6 Maison Margiela employed oversized shirts as layering tools for slouchy tailored looks.
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Getty ImagesI adore Etro's idea of an oversized shirt combined with a sweeping maxi skirt for an understated event or evening look.
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Courtesy Philosophy di Lorenzo SerafiniLorenzo Serafini added soft tailoring to his see-through crystal pieces at Philosophy, and it just worked.
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Courtesy GucciA crystal Gucci Jackie bag? You bet your bottom dollar this will be a smash next season.
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Getty ImagesPrada's decorative details included metallic fringed belts, crystal-studded knitwear and eyelets punched into every possible piece you could imagine.
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Courtesy Giorgio ArmaniGiorgio Armani's combination of trousers with a crystal dress worn over the top makes for great eveningwear inspiration.
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Getty ImagesMoschino showcased four collections created by four legendary stylists to celebrate the brand's 40th anniversary. This look from Carlyne Cerf De Dudzeele is practically an ode to crystals.
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Courtesy of DieselDiesel's Glenn Martens went all out for shimmering crystals alongside denim and metallic leathers.
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Getty ImagesPrada's strong shoulders were set against ultra-cinched waists and short-shorts (I told you it's going to be a hot pants summer).
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Courtesy MSGMMSGM took jumbo tailoring to the max with this plaid blazer.
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Courtesy BOSSBOSS's corpcore collection was all about revisiting workwear, and this look plays into that defined shoulder-to-waist ratio.
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Courtesy Philosophy di Lorenzo SerafiniJust because shoulder pads are involved, doesn't mean the look has to be severe—take this soft Philosophy outfit as a perfect example.
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Courtesy VersaceVersace's sculpted blazers are now becoming a firm part of the brand's modern fashion lexicon—this claret leather version was really something to behold.